Seiko SKX007J Review: The Iconic, Affordable Seiko Dive Watch (SKX007K Comparison)

[@squinkygordon1322]

Nice review, thanks! I've come across info before, on various watch forums, that the only Seikos that are actually "made in Japan" are the Grand Seikos and the SLA series of watches with the 8L movements. These are made at the Shizuku-ishi Watch Studio, in the city of Morioka. The wages in Japan are much higher than what workers are paid at the factory in Malaysia, so their efforts are focused on the higher end pieces. If you'll notice... "Made in Japan" models, besides the aforementioned, are never available at authorized dealers in the U.S. and must be purchased from overseas dealers or the grey market; that's because the U.S. has stricter criteria for watches to be labeled as such. I've also read that both "J" and "K" models are manufactured in the same factory with the requirement being that "J" models must have a supervisor from Japan overseeing their production. For example, Gnomon watches which sells only Seikos designated for the Japanese market and they have a "SBDC" designation. The ones meant for sale in the U.S. market have a SPB prefix in their model numbers. I own an SPB053 (green Williard). There is ZERO difference between it and the JDM version, other than their model numbers, even down to the identifying markings on the watch. I also own the SKX007P9, which is the last iteration of the model. It was a new release from Seiko in 2019 and was only manufactured up until the entire line was discontinued in September of that year. The only difference between it and the "K" model is that "Air Diver's (like the Prospex line) instead of "Scuba Diver's" is written on the caseback. The SKX is an icon and the last of the old-school Seiko divers.

[@Bespokeunit]

Thanks for your comment! Tons of interesting info. It is slightly suspicious that Seiko was able to sell the J versions for about the same price as the K versions, so what you're saying about them being made in the same place except under different "supervision" would make sense. One would also have to look into what Japan's laws state regarding being able to label something as Made in Japan. Rafael

[@jonharry6293]

The Made In Japan model is made in the Northern Japanese factory and not any other country.

[@EWOHL08]

I got one in 2016 off Amazon and I think I paid about $130.. maybe, now it's listed for $668.

[@Bespokeunit]

Yeah, the increase in price since they were discontinued has been insane. Rafael

[@HarryUnchained]

i like the K model more due to simpler dial text, made in japan at that price point means nothing to me. real made in japan is the SLA series.

[@Bespokeunit]

Mostly agree with you here, but many collectors strongly prefer the MiJ model. Rafael

[@LONEWOLF-yq9uk]

for how long i can get the power reserve for this one??

[@Bespokeunit]

The power reserve of the SKX007 is about 41 hours. Rafael

[@heklik]

Nice a CEO executive reviewing watch.

[@Bespokeunit]

CEO executive? Where?! Rafael

[@exgtt2061]

Fitted a Miltat Jubilee style solid end link strap to mine and it's a perfect daily. Zero pinching 👍

[@Bespokeunit]

Hello, Great rec! I hadn't heard of Miltat but definitely looks like it's better quality than the standard Seiko Jubilee. Rafael

[@exgtt2061]

The Seiko strap is garbage in comparison 👍

[@taurene]

i have that made in japan model and i applied ceramic coating on it, my complain is that around 9pm is i can see the halfway transition on the number date than the name day

[@Bespokeunit]

Ceramic as in cerakote? Also, what color did you go for? As far as the transition period on the day/date, it's normal for a movement in this price range. Rafael

[@ПонтийПилат-п7ю]

The design of Skx007 not about 1996. It’s from 1978, Skx007/009 is an automatic version of quartz seiko 7548, that’s general fact what’s why it’s iconic diver watch.

[@Bespokeunit]

Correct, the design isn't completely new but the SKX watch as it stands was introduced in 1996. Rafael

[@Filterite5]

Thx for review bud. Luv my Skx

[@Bespokeunit]

It's a classic for sure!

[@DarthJabba504]

What size is your wrist? Nice review

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Chris, Thanks! I know I've measured it in the past but can't remember the exact figure. I think it was 7.25 in however it's pretty flat on top Rafael

[@seikoskx]

I have a question affordable ones comes from the pi anything different there... thanks

[@Bespokeunit]

Hey Gary, What do you mean that they come from the pi? Rafael

[@seikoskx]

Hi there going for like less than 200 bucks thanks

[@Bespokeunit]

@@seikoskx Where do you see the SKX007 selling for less than $200? I'm searching on ebay now and I can't find any that low unfortunately.

[@GabrielReyes-l8f]

I wish I got mine but can't afford to buy this iconic watch of seiko

[@Bespokeunit]

If you're interested in this, I'd recommend setting up alerts on ebay for the SKX007 reference as I'm sure you'll eventually find one that fits your budget. Rafael

[@GabrielReyes-l8f]

@@Bespokeunit I can't afford to buy that Sir

[@subutaiisunderrated2293]

How much does it cost?

[@Bespokeunit]

There are a lot of listings for the SKX007J of eBay right now - prices for used ones start around $400 but are much higher for new-in-box examples. Rafael

[@ПонтийПилат-п7ю]

600$+

[@T1q121]

$900+